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- caudaite/ˈkɔːdəʌɪt/A rare mineral; specifically, a hydrated sodium iron silicate mineral.nounExtremely Rare
- caudal/ˈkɔːd(ə)l/Relating to the tail or the posterior (rear) part of an organism.adjectivenounC2 (Advanced)
- caudal anesthesia/ˈkɔːdəl ˌæn.əsˈθiː.zi.ə/A type of regional anesthesia injected into the caudal canal (the sacral portion of the spinal canal) to numb the lower body, particularly for childbirth or lower body surgery.nounC2
- caudal fin/ˈkɔːdəl fɪn/The fin located at the tail (caudal region) of a fish or aquatic animal, used primarily for propulsion.nounC2
- caudex/ˈkɔːdɛks/The woody stem or trunk of a plant, especially of palms, tree ferns, or cycads; also used historically for a block of wood used for writing tablets or a codex.nounC2/Rare
- caudillismo/ˌkɔːdɪˈlɪzməʊ/A system of political power centered on a single, autocratic leader, often a military strongman.nounC2
- caudillo/kaʊˈdiːljəʊ/A military or political leader exercising absolute power, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.nounLow
- caudine forks/ˈkɔːdʌɪn fɔːks/A place of humiliating defeat where one is forced into a degrading surrender.plural-nounVery Low / Archaic
- caudle/ˈkɔːd(ə)l/A warm, thin drink made with wine or ale, mixed with bread, gruel, eggs, sugar, and spices, traditionally given to the sick or to women after childbirth.nounHistorical/Rare
- caudle cup/ˈkɔːd(ə)l ˌkʌp/A two-handled cup or bowl, often lidded, traditionally used for serving caudle (a warm, spiced, and sweetened gruel or wine drink).nounVery Low (Specialist/Historical)
- caught/kɔːt/Past tense and past participle of the verb 'catch': to capture, intercept, seize, or become aware of.verbA2
- caul/kɔːl/A membrane or amniotic sac that sometimes covers a baby's head at birth.nounC2/Extremely Rare
- cauldron/ˈkɔːl.drən/A large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire.nounB2
- caulfield/ˈkɔːlfiːld/A fictional character from J.D. Salinger's novel 'The Catcher in the Rye' named Holden Caulfield.nounRare
- caulicle/ˈkɔːlɪk(ə)l/A small stem or stalk, especially the rudimentary stem of a seedling.nounVery Low
- cauliflory/ˈkɔːlɪˌflɔːri/The botanical phenomenon where flowers and fruits grow directly from the main trunk or branches of a tree, rather than from new shoots or twigs.nounExtremely Rare
- cauliflower/ˈkɒl.ɪˌflaʊ.ər/A variety of cabbage with a large, compact, edible head of undeveloped white flower buds.nounB1
- cauliflower cheese/ˈkɒl.ɪ.flaʊər ˌtʃiːz/A hot dish consisting of cooked cauliflower covered with a cheese sauce, typically baked until golden brown.nounB1
- cauliflower ear/ˈkɒl.ɪ.flaʊər ɪər/a thickened, swollen, deformed outer ear caused by repeated blunt trauma, typically in combat sportsnounLow-frequency (specialized domain)
- cauliflower fungus/ˈkɒl.ɪ.flaʊə ˌfʌŋ.ɡəs/A type of edible wild mushroom (Sparassis crispa) resembling a cauliflower in appearance, with dense, branching, brain-like or coral-like folds.nounLow (Specialist/Niche)
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